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1035 E 11th Street | Houston, TX77009 | 713.869.9070 | houstonvineyard.org
 
Church, we are asking all our friends to pray for our long term employee, Teresa (T) Crain, who is in the hospital with some serious health issues. Please pray for God's healing and peace for T during this time! We want T's health completely restored so that she can come back to work. If you'd like to send her a note or card, you can contact Jill Lively.  
 
This Sunday, we'll have a great message and celebrate the redeeming work of God through baptisms. Did you know that if you miss a message or want to hear it again, you can do that with this link? You can also watch our service live on Facebook each week. 

Small groups are on a break in August, but will start again in September. If you are thinking about starting a new Small Group, please contact Megan, and make plans to attend our Wednesday night  training class on August 22.    
 
We hope to see you there!  
 
 
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Upcoming Events  

Clicking "more info" will take you to our calendar where you can read a description of the class, register to attend, and also sign up for childcare (if provided).    
 
AUGUST 
Small Groups on break 
12 Worship Services & Baptism (10 & 11:30am)
     Middle School Youth at Speedy's (4pm) more info 
18 An Integrated Approach to Healing (9:30am) more info
     All Youth Pool Party 5pm more info 
19 Worship Services (10 & 11:30am)
22 Small Group Leader Training (6pm) more info 
26 Worship Services & Backpack Blessing (10 & 11:30am)
28 Tuesday Night Youth resumes (6pm) more info   
 
SEPTEMBER
2 Worship Services & Communion (10 & 11:30am)
3 Office closed for Labor Day
8 Child Dedication Class (10am) more info 
9 Worship Services (10 & 11:30am)
12-13 Pastor's Planning Retreat 
15 Youth Leader Training Day (10am) more info 
   Family Supper for Small Group Leaders (5pm) more info
16 Worship Services & Child Dedications (10 & 11:30am)
23 Worship Services (10 & 11:30am) 
     All Parent Gathering (1pm) on 3rd floor  
29 Night of Worship (7pm) 
30 Worship Services (10 & 11:30am) 

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Education, Events, and Ministries! 
 
 
Employment Opportunity 
Folks, we have already lost two childcare workers and are very soon losing one more. This means that in order to continue to offer the quality and quantity of childcare that all parents have come to appreciate, we must hire some new folks. If you are interested or know someone who is, please contact Veronica Moreno.   
 
 Five Adults are being baptized this Sunday! 
At the Vineyard, baptism is a church-wide celebration of the redeeming work of God. Baptism class is held several times a year so if you want to be baptized next time, contact Harry.  
  
Sharing God's abundance with those in need! 
Check our our new chalkboard in the Cafe as an excellent way to share what you have and express what you need.


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Third Thursday   
VCH HIM Food Pantry 
Thursday, August 16th  
Our church is one of six in the area that supports the HIM Food Pantry both financially and with volunteers. Our time to provide folks to assist clients at the Pantry is the third Thursday of each month. Gather some of your compadres and serve together.
 
 
Coming in August
An I ntegrated Approach to Healing
Saturday, August 18th, 9:30am-4pm in the Cafe 
The goals of this class are to explain the work of the Kingdom of God, to train people to effectively to minister healing to the whole person, and to equip the Ministry Team of the Vineyard Church of Houston. We will provide a Biblical approach to healing the whole person that includes basic definitions, discussion of the various categories of healing, and the presentation of a methodology for healing ministry. Class time will be spent in both instruction and practice. Lunch and childcare are provided with 5-day advance registration. Sign up here .  
 
 
Small Group Leader Training
Wednesday, August 22nd 6pm in the Cafe 
This training is designed to equip you with the basics of Small Group leadership. If you are considering starting a Small Group, are a current leader who has not had the opportunity to be trained, or a seasoned leader who needs a refresher on the basics, this training is for you. 
Please sign up for dinner & childcare. Please register for childcare 5 days in advance.
 
 
Backpack Blessing and Promotion Sunday
Sunday, August 26th in both services
Every year we encourage anyone who is going back to school (whether teachers, administrators, students, or educators of any kind) to let us pray a blessing over you!
After the Backpack Blessing, new kindergarten children will follow our children's pastor, Jill Lively, to the elementary department and new 6th graders will follow our youth pastor, Kelli Barron, to the 3rd floor youth department.  
 
All Parent Gathering
Sunday, September 23, 1pm on the 3rd floor
Please place this on your calendar now! There are changes coming to all our next generation ministries, and we want parents to be aware of the new vision and new opportunities for their kids! We will provide lunch and childcare. More info to come...
 
 
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Next Generation
 
NURSERY AND CHILDREN'S NEWS 
For more information about the children's department, or to volunteer, please contact our children's pastor, Jill Lively 

Facebook page for parents, teachers, and guardians of Vineyard Church of Houston children!
We have created a closed group for those who want to keep up on what is happening in our nursery and children's department on Sunday. It is called Vineyard Church of Houston Kids. If you'd like to be added to the group, email Jill Lively 

ELEMENTARY DEPARTMENT 
This Sunday is our first lesson from Galatians and our first peek at the Fruits of the Spirit! 
 
YOUTH NEWS  
Our youth will go to their classes this Sunday.  
 
Speedy's Go Karts - for Middle School Youth
Sunday, August 12th, 4-8pm 
Invite your middle school friends to an evening at Speedy's! We'll have fun with laser tag, mini-golf, go-karts, and arcade games. Parents drop off in the Cafe at 4pm and pick up in the Cafe at 8pm. Email Kelli Barron with questions!
 
All Youth Pool Party 
Saturday, August 18th, 5-8pm 
Come join us for some fun in the sun before school starts! We'll grill burgers and hotdogs. Bring sunscreen, towels, swim suits and friends. This even will be at the Edmondson's home. Parents will take youth there and pick up their youth there.  
   
One Voice Night of Worship 
Friday, August 24th, 6pm    
Youth and young adults - come join us and others from surrounding area Vineyards as we worship with one voice. Meet at the Cafe at 6pm, we'll return by 9pm. Contact Kelli for permission slip.
 
 
Tuesday Night Youth resumes  
August 28th! 6pm 
This is the teens' weekly event where they experience community, learn about God, and pray for each other. Grades 6-12 enjoy pizza, hanging out, and bilingual worship followed by teaching and ministry time. Contact Kelli Barron for more info.  
 
   

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  Free Furniture
Items av ailable for pick up in Oak Forest neighborhood near Hwy 290 and 43rd. Please contact Chris Lim to arrange pick up.
8-Drawer Wooden Dresser w/Mirror (56"W x 33"H x 20"D) 
Round Coffee Table (36" Diameter)
4-Drawer Bookshelf (24"W x 73"H x 17"D)
   
 
 
Would you like to be part of blessing the Harder family? 
One of our members is collecting grocery items and gift cards for Krogers, Whole Foods, Sprouts, and Target. As the Harders make this big move from Mexico City, they will need many practical things to help settle into their new home. We invite you to help us bless them! Contact Paige Spraggins
 
 
 
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